BRILLIANT CHERRY BLOSSOMS Gift of Beauty Silver Coin 8$ Canada 2019

The reverse design presents the image by Anna Bucciarelli is filled with bright, springtime cheer as it captures the peak splendour of a blossoming cherry tree. Selective colour and engraving are combined in this close view of a flower-laden branch, where the cluster of white and pink-coloured petals includes a number of engraved buds and leaves. The five-petal blossoms that have inspired countless artists are the very embodiment of "BEAUTY", represented by the kanji character positioned just above the bough. All around the reverse, the inscriptions: "FINE SILVER 9999 ARGENT PUR" – the fineness of the silver, "8 DOLLARS" – the face value, "2019" – the year of issue and "CANADA" – the issuing country. The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen and "D·G·REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina.